Sevtsuk, A., Basu, R., Liu, L. et al. Spatial distribution of foot traffic in New York City and applications for urban planning. Nat Cities

Objective:

• Examine the estimated distribution of foot traffic in different areas of the city and illustrate the model’s potential as a baseline for targeted infrastructure investments and hazard analyses

Case:

• New York

Methodology:

• Trip generation

Data Source

• Mobility survey

Findings:

• Many streets in the outer boroughs experience foot-traffic levels comparable with those in central Manhattan but remain undercategorized for pedestrain priority

Coding Reference:

• Not Applicable